Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Johnson Acres–Hill St. Land, 4 groves 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

2. Outer Loop Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. G's Place–Back-of-the-Hill Trail, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Chartley Pond & Outer Loop Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Norton Reservoir & Red Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

6. Taylor's Hill Conservation Area & Taylor Hill Conservation Woods 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

7. Red Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

8. Branch street woods–Johnson Acres, 4 groves 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

9. Canoe River Lands Preserve & Canoe River Greenbelt amd Recreational Area via Red Mill Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Disc Golf Course 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Sunrise Hill & Lookout Point via Sunrise Hill Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

12. Balancing Rock via South Loop Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 74 min of walking

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